Technical Architect Sr

Fidelity Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Canada is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead enterprise cloud strategy and delivery. You will define architecture standards, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide modernization initiatives.

This hybrid role moves to Mississauga in the future and offers the chance to shape scalable, secure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cloud architecture, strong AWS/Kubernetes expertise, and experience with IaC, Terraform, and GitOps.

Qualifications

• University Degree/College Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect.
• Experience in the financial sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define the cloud architecture framework, standards, and principles for enterprise solutions.
• Establish cloud reference architectures and reusable patterns to ensure secure, scalable outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for AI/ML in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development teams for GenAI/LLM integration and MLOps.
• Lead long-term planning to position Fidelity Canada's IT landscape for future needs.

Skills

AWS cloud

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitOps

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

Cloud security

Hybrid cloud

Multiregion networking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

LeanIX

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Description

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity's dynamic working arrangement.

The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we've been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we're constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you'll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You'll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you'll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Business Overview

The Architecture team is tasked with delivering technology solutions that correspond with our divisional strategy. Furthermore, the team directs the development of Fidelity Investments Canada's technology vision and strategy. This involves investigating a broad spectrum of technologies and business focus areas including AI, data warehouse, data integration, master data, big data, cloud services, data governance and quality, security, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Overall alignment with enterprise cloud strategy, a key responsibility involves technology solutions in addition to close collaboration with our international partners
• Defining the cloud architecture framework, standards, and principles, including cloud platforms, networking, security, identity and access management, infrastructure automation, resiliency, governance, and operational excellence.
• Establishing cloud reference architectures, reusable patterns, and technology standards to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions across the enterprise
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications, including cloud architecture patterns, AI/ML frameworks, data ingestion pipelines, system integrations, transformations and migrations
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams for GenAI/LLM integration, AI-enabled automation and analytics, and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
• Identify knowledge gaps and conduct/coordinate/recommend training sessions on new cloud technologies with technology teams
• Build “trusted advisor” relationships with development, technology teams and the business
• Ensure all architecture documents are complete in accordance with established methodologies
• Identify and promote technologies that improve business processes or contribute to new business opportunities
• Lead in the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components for IS systems
• Follow defined processes for software development, integration, and deployment
• Active involvement in long-term planning to ensure Fidelity Canada’s enterprise IT landscape is well positioned to deliver solutions that meet current and future business needs

What We’re Looking For

• University Degree/College Diploma, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Cloud Architect
• Experience in the financial sector is an asset
• Skilled in AWS cloud platform, hybrid systems, and protocols related to AI governance, data governance and security
• Demonstrated experience in platform engineering, including the development of enterprise cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, observability, and developer self-service capabilities to support large-scale cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise with Kubernetes and container orchestration technologies, supporting cloud modernization, microservices adoption, platform engineering initiatives, and DevOps practices
• Experience designing and enterprise cloud networking architectures, including multi-region connectivity, hybrid cloud integration, traffic management, network security, and high-availability solutions
• Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering complex on-premises to cloud migrations, including legacy application modernization, containerization, platform rehosting, replatforming, and hybrid cloud integration
• Strong proficiency in Terraform, cloud automation, and GitOps practices, enabling reliable, repeatable, and auditable deployments across AWS and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience working with architecture enterprise management platforms (LeanIX preferred)

The Skills You Bring

• Deep expertise in enterprise, application, infrastructure, and cloud architecture, including current and emerging cloud-native technologies, patterns, and best practices
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, Zero Trust security principles, encryption, resiliency, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud services and architecture patterns, including compute, networking, storage, databases, container platforms, serverless technologies, security, and observability, with the ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective enterprise solutions
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and architecting AWS environments using services such as Amazon EC2, VPC, EKS, ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, Route 53, CloudFront, IAM, CloudWatch, Bedrock and AWS Organizations
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confident and engaging presentation abilities

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That's why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today - and your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role, your total rewards include:

• Base Salary and Dis